For security reasons, AliExpress occasionally takes longer to validate payments. This is typical for new users or significant orders.
 

only in a few nations. For instance, COD is offered in the United Arab Emirates and a few Asian nations.
 

The majority are, however there are also vendors from other nations, particularly Brazil, Spain, Turkey, and Russia.
 

Although some merchants do accept large orders or provide wholesale discounts, using Alibaba.com, which is intended for wholesale, is not the same as doing so.
 

Only selected products are eligible for Free Return. Most returns require you to pay for return postage, which can cost more than the item itself.
 

Several merchants on AliExpress sell identical products. The product version, shipping time, seller reputation, and even phony reviews all affect prices.

The majority aren't official. Even when listings display logos, AliExpress is overrun with copies. This is rarely made clear by sellers, and "100% original" can still refer to a duplicate.

Taxes and customs clearance are not handled by AliExpress. It is between you and the customs agency of your nation if it is taken. Most individuals are unaware of this until it occurs.
 

To prevent delays, some vendors designate purchases as sent before they are. Only when the merchandise arrives in the buyer's nation may the tracking seem to change.
 

AliExpress is a genuine international marketplace that is controlled by Alibaba, but as a platform for independent merchants, its reliability and quality can differ.

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal (in certain areas), bank transfers, and other regional payment options are all accepted by AliExpress.
 

Yes, but only prior to shipment by the vendor. You then have to wait for delivery before requesting a return or refund, if necessary.
 

Yes, tracking numbers are included with the majority of shipment methods. From your order page, you can monitor.
 

It protects you if: 
 • Your order doesn’t arrive within the promised time 
 • The item is not as described
In either case, you can request a refund.

The shipping method determines this:• Some sellers provide quicker courier services, such as DHL; AliExpress Standard Shipping takes 15–45 days; AliExpress Premium Shipping takes 7–15 days.